Detox Diaries: My "Crazy, Sexy Diet"

Can a chai-obsessed, meat-loving writer become a green juice-drinking vegan for 21 days in order to detox her body? Find out

The crazy, un-sexy part Warning for the faint of stomach: I'm about to talk about the grosser part of detoxing, so feel free to skip ahead if you're not so into talking about poop. But for the rest of you (c'mon, you know you're intrigued), here's what's turning out to be one of my favorite parts about following this crazy diet: I am loving pooping three (or more!) times a day.

I realize I'm sounding like an 80-year-old woman in a nursing home with the bowel movement rundown right now, so I'll keep it brief. But truly, if you've never had the experience of eliminating this much in the course of a day, I urge you to try even just one week of this diet for the sole purpose of experiencing what I'm talking about here. I feel lighter. I feel clearer. I feel...cleaner on the inside. It's amazing.

Loving this author! I did a 21-day detox along with mom in 2009. There were pills, juicing, and things to avoid. I had conferences scheduled during the beginning so I wasn't able to be as strict then. I stuck to veggies or the healthiest options available. My mom was busy in the middle when I was more at home! I've done smaller versions and weaned myself off meds since then. :-)

Would love to find a detox buddy. I make my green drink night before and make enough for 2 or 3 days. Have lost 5 pounds and I do not need to lose weight but I feel great and my clothes feel great. I am heading for 80% raw as I type this. Lots of fresh veggies and fruits and greens.